Michael was an engineer in a large aerospace company.He was unhappy with his job and it was beginning to show in terms of his work performance.His supervisor,Nick,tried to motivate Michael by telling him about the new employee benefit plans that the company would be coming out within the next quarter.Nick also told Michael about the new building that they were going to move to next month.Using Herzberg's two-factor theory,which type of factor was Nick using to motivate Michael?

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According to Herzberg's two-factor theory, dissatisfaction results from the absence of what Herzberg calls hygiene factors, which include salary and relationships with others. Hence, Nick was using hygiene factors to motivate Michael.

Michael Was an Engineer in a Large Aerospace Company